Juvenile Detention Worker II – Union Full Time – FEMALE ONLY Full Time

CLASSIFICATION TITLE: [ 1 of 2 ] Juvenile Detention Worker II (Classification #611) UNION REPRESENTED

Juvenile Detention Association; Full Time, FEMALE-ONLY position at the Linn-Benton Juvenile Detention Center.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:

 Comply with department and county policies, procedures and regulations,

 Visually and audibly supervise juveniles in a corrections setting,

 Perform intake duties, conduct searches, interview juveniles,

 Process admission and release of juveniles, prepare paperwork, prepare juvenile evaluations,

 Distribute meals, supervise showers,

 Participate in and facilitate groups and programming,

 Provide extra supervision for juveniles with special needs,

 Maintain an adequate degree of control in supervision of youth

 Maintain a clean facility, complete minor maintenance, report issues as needed,

 Respond to emergency situations within the facility, interact to diffuse aggressive youth, maintain safety and security,

 Maintain communication with team members, be a resource to the community and families,

 Maintain CPR/First Aid certification, attend and participate in department meetings and trainings,

 Answer multi-line phone system,

 Maintain regular and punctual attendance,

 Demonstrate a positive attitude, establish and maintain positive relationships with co-workers, department staff and with other agency representatives,

 Maintain compliance with the Juvenile Justice Information System (JJIS) policies, standards, and procedures.

 Obtain LEDS certification within 90 days of hire.

 Work Schedule: To be discussed during the interview process.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

 Must have two years of college with course work in corrections or a related field; AND must have two years of experience dealing with juveniles in a detention facility, group home setting, or in working with juvenile offenders; OR any satisfactory equivalent combination of experience, education and training which demonstrates the ability to perform the work described.

 Knowledge and skill in the use of computers, Microsoft products, ability to use the Internet, learn new software.

 Should possess good assessment skills and the ability to interview juveniles.

 Exercise good judgment.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

 Must possess or obtain within 30 days of hire, a valid Class C Oregon Driver’s License and an acceptable driving record. Unacceptable driving record will disqualify potential candidates.

 Must be 21 years of age or older upon date of hire.

 Final applicants are required to pass a pre-employment drug screen, Criminal, and ODHS background check.

 Employees are required to follow both State and Federal laws regarding the use of illegal substances.